Mitchell Robinson injury update: Knicks hit with terrible news ahead of Game 1

The New York Knicks received troubling news ahead of the NBA Finals after center Mitchell Robinson suffered a broken right pinky finger with no timetable for recovery. Robinson has been a key defensive presence and rebounder throughout New York’s playoff run, appearing in 13 postseason games while anchoring the second unit. His potential absence creates major matchup concerns against either Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder or Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs.

Mitchell Robinson injury update: Knicks hit with terrible news ahead of Game 1
The New York Knicks received troubling news ahead of the NBA Finals after center Mitchell Robinson suffered a broken right pinky finger with no timetable for recovery. Robinson has been a key defensive presence and rebounder throughout New York’s playoff run, appearing in 13 postseason games while anchoring the second unit. His potential absence creates major matchup concerns against either Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder or Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs.